Mansfield splash the cash again on League One striker

Oxford United have loaned out Kane Hemmings to League Two Mansfield Town, who continue to splash the cash.

“We have said since the early part of May that we would like to sign another striker in addition to the four lads we currently have,” said manager Steve Evans.

“I’m delighted, after three months of hard work, that we’ve been able to land the young man from Oxford United, which was concluded this morning.

“Before I speak about Kane, I would firstly like to once again acknowledge the support of chairman John Radford and chief executive Carolyn Radford for working so hard to put an agreement in place with Oxford United.

“My thanks are also extended to Kane’s parent club for the professionalism in which they have dealt with our interest over a period of two to three months.

“This is a young man who I first tried to sign when he was scoring goals in the Scottish Premier League for Dundee and despite several attempts with my long term friend, the Dundee manager Paul Hartley, a fee could not be agreed.

“He then moved south to join Oxford United, where his goalscoring at an impressive rate has continued.

“Like all of our other signings, I offer the boy no further introduction, other than to say that anyone who can score a goal in every two games will always be a sought after commodity.

“I was delighted to learn only yesterday that we would be signing the player, given the interest of six to seven clubs in the Scottish Premier League as well as interest from at least six clubs in League One and numerous in League Two.

“I would like to think that the hard work in speaking to Kane’s representatives for a period of time has allowed him to join us.”

Kane Hemmings (bottom) of Oxford United celebrates scoring the opening goal with his team mate Chris Maguire (top) during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Oxford United and Newcastle United at Kassam Stadium on January 28, 2017 (Image: Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

10:55Beren Cross

Doyle reaction

Plenty of interest in this Doyle news from Argyle’s fans on Twitter.

10:28KEY EVENT

Argyle linked with Preston striker

Argyle have agreed terms with another striker this morning, according to reports.

Preston North End’s Eoin Doyle is nearing a loan transfer to the Pilgrims, if reports are to be believed.

Doyle has played for Chesterfield, Cardiff City and Portsmouth in the EFL.

His best form was with the Spireites where he scored 38 goals in 84 matches between 2013 and 2015.

Ryan Woods of Brentford battles for the ball with Eoin Doyle of Preston North End during the Championship match between Brentford and Preston North End at Griffin Park on September 17, 2016 (Image: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

09:57Beren Cross

Timlin still smarting after Argyle draw

Southend United midfielder Michael Timlin is still struggling to get his head around the draw with Argyle on Saturday. He has been speaking to Southend Echo.

“We’re extremely disappointed because we felt as though we let Plymouth back in the game in the second half.

“In the first half we dominated them, but we knew they would come out more in the second half and that’s what they did.

“They changed their system but it seemed to take us longer to get going.

“Once they got the goal it was an easier game for them as they could sit off but it feels like a bit of a loss because we feel as though we should have raised our game a little bit more.”

Michael Timlin of Southend United in action during the League One match between Southend United and Northampton Town at Roots Hall on February 18, 2017 (Image: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

09:20Beren Cross

Ciftci on Carey

The pair were on trial with Dundee United together in 2013, but Carey did not get offered a contract by Jackie McNamara.

“I shared a room with Graham Carey at Dundee United.

“We were both on trial and because we were both trialists, when we went away to Germany and Spain, we were together in the same room until we came back to Scotland. He went to Ross County and I stayed.”

Nadir Ciftci in action

09:06Beren Cross

Ciftci on Celtic

The Turkish forward has been speaking about his time at Parkhead, where he has failed to score as many goals as he did with Dundee United.

“This is a journey.

“It is destiny. I believe that. It is meant to be how it is and you take it on the chin and go for it. Maybe everybody sees it as not working out for me, but it is experience and, in the past two years at Celtic, I had good times and made good friends.

“It’s still been good, maybe not in the football way that I haven’t played many games, but I have experienced lovely people at the club, a massive club, and I have a lot of things to thank them for.”

Nadir Ciftci

08:44Beren Cross

Ciftci Speaks

The Turkish forward has been speaking to Argyle’s official website and it turns out Derek Adams has been a long-time fan of Ciftci’s.

“Talks have been going on a little while and I felt the will of him to bring me here and bring me back to the stage I am the best at. I felt wanted again.

“That was the most important feeling I had to have, wherever I was going, and the gaffer gave me that feeling throughout the period he was talking to my agent.

“It felt really comfortable, really good, straight away and I am happy to be here to work with him, for sure.”

Nadir Ciftci of Celtic celebrates scoring with Tyler Blackett during the Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell and Celtic at Fir Park on October 17, 2015 (Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty images)

08:22Beren Cross

Good morning

Welcome to our new website.

It’s taken a few weeks to pull together, but we hope you enjoy our new site and and get used to finding your way around. We will have plenty of news and features to show you today around our new home.

We also have the very latest from Home Park as we meet Derek Adams once again for his midweek briefing and ask him all about new boy Nadir Ciftci.

Plymouth Argyle's manager Derek Adams during the League One match between Southend United and Plymouth Argyle at Roots Hall on August 19 (Image: Dave Rowntree/PPAUK)